Tuncurry
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Tuncurry, NSW 2428.
About Tuncurry
Welcome to Tuncurry
Tuncurry sits on the NSW Mid North Coast, roughly a three-and-a-half-hour drive north of Sydney, where the Wallamba River meets the Pacific at the northern head of Wallis Lake. Joined to its larger twin Forster by a bridge across the lake channel, Tuncurry has long played the quieter, more residential counterpart in the pairing, trading a bit of the tourist buzz for a laid-back, settled feel.
With a population of 6,376 and a median age of 62, it's a suburb geared strongly towards retirees, downsizers and holidaymakers rather than young families chasing city commutes. That said, its beaches, river frontage and unhurried pace also draw sea-changers of all ages looking for a genuine lifestyle shift.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Tuncurry revolves around the water, whether that's the ocean beaches on its eastern edge or the calmer waters of Wallis Lake to the south. Fishing, boating and beach walks are part of the daily rhythm, and the pace is noticeably more relaxed than the busier Forster side of the bridge. For a wider choice of cafes, restaurants and pubs, Forster is a short trip across the bridge, giving Tuncurry residents the best of both worlds: a quiet home base with a livelier dining and entertainment scene close at hand.
Shopping
Tuncurry has its own local shopping strip covering day-to-day needs, supermarkets and services, while Forster's more extensive retail and specialty shopping is only minutes away. This arrangement suits the way many residents live, doing the regular grocery run locally and heading over the bridge for bigger shopping trips or a night out.
Getting around
Tuncurry is well served by the Pacific Highway corridor, making it a practical base for trips further up or down the coast, while local roads connect easily to Forster via the bridge over the Wallis Lake channel. There's no train line through town, so most residents rely on cars, supplemented by local and regional bus services linking Tuncurry, Forster and surrounding Mid North Coast towns.
Schools & families
Despite its older median age, Tuncurry has a solid spread of education options. Tuncurry Public School caters to local primary-aged children, while older students have several nearby choices, including Great Lakes College's Tuncurry Campus and Senior Campus, Alesco Secondary College's Coast Campus, and Margaret Jurd College in Tuncurry. Together these give families reasonable access to schooling without needing to travel far outside the immediate area.
Parks & recreation
The suburb's biggest drawcard is its access to open space and water-based recreation. Ocean beaches, the Wallis Lake foreshore and nearby national park bushland give residents plenty of scope for walking, swimming, fishing and boating right on their doorstep. Combined with Forster's recreational facilities just over the bridge, Tuncurry residents have an unusually generous stretch of natural amenity for a town of its size.
The property market
Tuncurry's property market reflects its appeal as a coastal, low-density retirement and lifestyle destination. The median house price sits at $765,000, with units and apartments considerably more affordable at a median of $503,000, giving buyers a real choice depending on budget and lifestyle. Recent house price growth has been modest, up just 0.3%, suggesting a steady rather than fast-moving market. Median weekly rent of $640 points to reasonable demand from renters, likely a mix of retirees, seasonal workers and holidaymakers. Current listings show houses make up 46% of stock, with apartments and units at 29%, townhouses at 24% and a small 1% share of vacant land, giving buyers a genuinely varied set of options across dwelling types.
Market snapshot
Tuncurry property market
Median sale price
$765k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$640
per week
Gross rental yield
4.4%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$625k
Median
$765k
Premium
$1.14m
Days on market
46
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
50
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +3.9% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Tuncurry by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Tuncurry, NSW 2428.
Population
6,376
residents (2021)
Median age
62
years
Household income
$854
median, per week
Median rent
$310
per week
Median mortgage
$1,322
per month
Mortgage / income
36%
stretched (>30%)
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Tuncurry
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Alesco Secondary College - Coast Campus
Margaret Jurd College Tuncurry
Recent results
Recently sold in Tuncurry
$765k
63 Manning Street
Sold ~July 2026
$820k
1/56 Grandis Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$950k
32 Pacific Parade
Sold ~July 2026
$1.21m
14 Sheppard Close
Sold ~July 2026
$541k
2/31 Wharf Street
Sold ~July 2026
$640k
4/7 Bonventi Close
Sold ~July 2026
$880k
12 Bent Street
Sold ~July 2026
$380k
3/72 Bent Street
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Tuncurry suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Tuncurry?
The median unit price in Tuncurry, NSW is $503k for a 2-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 1.1%.
How much is rent in Tuncurry?
The median weekly rent in Tuncurry is around $450 per week.
Is Tuncurry a good place to live?
Tuncurry is a coastal town in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, Australia, in the Mid-Coast Council LGA, about 307 km (191 mi) north north east of Sydney. Tuncurry is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 6,376 and 5 schools in the area.
What is the population of Tuncurry?
Tuncurry has a population of 6,376 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 62.
What schools are in Tuncurry?
There are 5 schools in or near Tuncurry, including Tuncurry Public School, Alesco Secondary College - Coast Campus and Great Lakes College Senior Campus.
How long do homes take to sell in Tuncurry?
Properties in Tuncurry take around 45 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Tuncurry?
Entry-level properties in Tuncurry start around $370k, while premium homes reach $1.07m.
What suburbs are near Tuncurry?
Suburbs near Tuncurry include Forster.
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